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Routine and catch up vaccination
(15 countries)
Routine vaccination of target group: 6 countries
Routine and catch up vaccination: 9 countries
Age of routine:
– Range: 10 – 18 years old
– The most frequent: 12-14 years old (69%)
Age of catch up:
– Range: 13 – 26 years old
– The most frequent: 13-18 years old (70%);

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Components of success from countries
achieving high coverage (2)
 Effective advocacy and communication prior to introduction:
– Development and implementation of advocacy and communication
plans
– Assessment of perceptions of HPV vaccine among target audiences to
develop effective communication strategies. Strategies defined as
important by many countries:
• Sending letters to families
• Education of vaccine providers and health care professionals
 Timely response to AEFI and negative publicity:
– Preparedness and anticipation
– Assessment of baseline levels of diseases which might be linked with
vaccination
– Provision of single communication message to public
 Monitoring of HPV coverage

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WHO European Region, WB income
group classification
High income (32)
Upper middle income (13)
Lower middle income (6)
Low income (2)

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Objectives (1)
 Review the region’s progress in primarily
and secondary cervical cancer
prevention; define priorities for future
 Review national policies and programmes
for introducing HPV vaccines and
organized screening within the broader
context of cancer control and
reproductive health

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Objectives (2)
 Share experiences, best practices and
lessons learnt among countries in the
Region
 Create synergy between WHO EURO
programmes; coordinate support between
partners

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Expected outcomes (2)
 Achieve a common understanding and
commitment for implementation of
comprehensive approach in cervical
cancer prevention
 Facilitate implementation and adoption
of best practices among the countries in
the region